The first step towards getting married is to file a marriage intentions application to obtain a Marriage License.

Out-of-state residents must file their intentions to marry in any municipal office. Once the intentions are filed and the license is issued, the parties are free to marry anywhere within the State of Maine.

Residents of the State of Maine must file their intentions to marry in the office of the clerk of the municipality in which at least one of them resides.

If only one of the parties resides in Maine, the parties must file their intentions to marry in the office of the clerk of the municipality in which the resident party resides. Once the intentions are filed and the license is issued, the parties are free to marry anywhere within the State of Maine.

Both parties must sign the license before it can be issued.

It is important that you verify all information with your local Municipal Clerk’s office before making a trip to purchase your marriage license.

Marriage ID Requirement Maine:

Photo ID (Driver’s License, Passport or State ID with picture).

Marriage Residency Requirement Maine:

You do not have to be a resident of Maine.

Marriage Waiting Period Maine:

There is no waiting period. You receive your license immediately following the filing of your intentions.

If either applicant is under the age of 18 they must have consent from the parent(s) or legal guardian before the marriage license can be issued. The parent(s) or guardian may appear in person before the municipal clerk where the license was applied for and give consent, or they may give consent in writing before a notary public to be presented to the clerk.

If either applicant is under the age of 16 years intend to marry, the Municipal Clerk’s must notify the Judge of Probate when marriage intentions are filed in their office. If no written consent from the judge has been received by the 30th day after the intentions are filed, consent shall be considered as received and the clerk may issue the license.

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. Additional information can be found on the State of Maine Gov website.

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